53-year-old Italian left Atlético Madrid in JanuaryBerta has vast experience after 12 years in MadridAndrea Berta is primed to join Arsenal as their new sporting director. The club have conducted a thorough recruitment process to find a replacement for Edu, who resigned from the post last November, and have considered a number of candidates. They included an internal one – Jason Ayto, who has filled the role on an interim basis since Edu’s departure.Berta has emerged as the outstanding choice. The 53-year-old Italian, who left Atlético Madrid in January after 12 years as the sporting director there, has agreed a deal and, once the contracts have been signed, there would appear to be no obstacle to him starting straight away, enabling him to work towards what is sure to be a big summer for Arsenal. Continue reading...
Andrea Berta is set to become Arsenal's new sporting director, having agreed to a deal after leaving Atlético Madrid in January. Arsenal sought to restructure following Edu's departure, with Berta emerging as the top choice. While linked to Milan, Berta favored a Premier League move. Arsenal will look to add a striker in the summer, with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak the dream target. A €60m deal for Martín Zubimendi is in place.
